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Chelsea, AL Local Guide

Largest Available Chelsea and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chelsea, AL is found at Kenley Apartments in the Lake Purdy neighborhood and is 1,189 square feet priced from $1,615. Skylar Ridge in the Hoover Vestavia Hills neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,180 square feet and currently listed start at $1,375. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Chelsea:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Kenley ApartmentsBraden 01,189 Sq Ft$1,615
Skylar Ridge1 Bed | 1.5 Bath - Gardenia1,180 Sq Ft$1,375
Inverness CliffsEnclave1,076 Sq Ft$1,275
Inkwell on GrandviewA4985 Sq Ft$1,905
The KenzieHearthstone Renovated980 Sq Ft$1,175
Bluffs at Riverview1 Bed 1 Bath975 Sq Ft$1,489
Retreat at GreystoneA4 - The Highland952 Sq Ft$1,528
MAA Eagle RidgeThe Russet906 Sq Ft$1,328
Brook Highland PlaceThe Beaumont904 Sq Ft$999
Crowne at Grandview1 Diplomat Phase II Renovated892 Sq Ft$1,262

Cheapest Available Chelsea and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 04, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Chelsea, AL is the Brookhaven Model starting from $770 at The Avenues of Inverness in the Lake Purdy neighborhood. The second most affordable Chelsea 1 Bedroom is the The Cypress Model at Madison Place starting at $899 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Chelsea is currently $1,463. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Chelsea:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Avenues of InvernessBrookhaven$770
Madison PlaceThe Cypress$899
Wood SpringsAzalea$899
Colony WoodsThe Retreat$950
Brook Highland PlaceThe Hartford$999
Acasa Verandas at Rocky Ridge1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,075
Inverness CliffsHideaway$1,105
MAA Eagle RidgeThe Terre$1,148
The KenzieHearthstone Renovated$1,175
Turtle Lake Apartment Homes1Bed - 1Bath$1,225

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Chelsea, AL

Ranked #33

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2.5
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Getting Around Chelsea, AL

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28 / 100

Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

19 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Chelsea Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Chelsea with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Chelsea is at The Avenues of Inverness listed at $770.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Chelsea Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Chelsea is $1,463.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Chelsea Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Chelsea is a 1,189 square feet unit starting from $1,615 at Kenley Apartments.

What is the average size for Chelsea 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Chelsea is currently 807 sq ft.

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